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FeaturedOutdoors
Las Vegas groups look to diversify and widen outdoor opportunities
“When I went to Zion National Park or Grand Canyon National Park, I really didn’t see people that looked like me.”
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Readers' Choice—Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon
Stunning views, seemingly endless hiking trails, camping, rock climbing and more—all in our city’s veritable backyard.
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Outdoors5-Minute Expert
How to get off the road and into a new Nevada outdoor adventure
This guide will get you gassed up and going in no time.
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A&E
Big This Week: Stargazing at Skye Canyon Park, ‘The Premonition’ by Michael Lewis’ and more
The second collaboration from Matt Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy.
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FeaturedOutdoorsTravel
These daytrips from Las Vegas can provide a restorative change of scenery
From nearby Lake Mead and Valley of Fire to Death Valley and Dixie National Forest a bit farther out.
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OutdoorsTravelfamily
Southern Nevada’s surprising autumn adventures
Nevadans are blessed with a home state like no other—from natural wonders to man-made marvels, there are few places more special ...
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OutdoorsRed Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon launches reservation system
Timed entry can be reserved up to 30 days in advance, beginning on October 6. Each reservation costs $2 in addition to regular park entry ...
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Lake MeadattractionOutdoors
Explore the many outdoor options during your Las Vegas stay
Head outside and get off the grid with some off-Strip activities.
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NewsAllAggregate
National Parks are reopening. Is it wise to visit?
It’s no secret that U.S. Interior Department Secretary David Bernhardt and the Trump administration think it’s time for the national parks to reopen. Here’s what ...
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NewsAllAggregate
With visitation up at Mount Charleston, trash, feces and fires on the rise
Mount Charleston resident Misty Haji-Sheikh is used to some visitors ignoring the “no parking” signs near her house during peak hiking times. But she ...
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FeaturedOutdoorsyoga
You don’t have to be athletic to enjoy the majesty of nature
Get off that couch and try outdoor yoga, ice skating or a low-key urban stroll.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Documentary film ‘Free Solo’ features extreme Las Vegas athlete Alex Honnold
The story follows his heroic effort to climb the 3,000-foot El Capitan rock wall—without ropes.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Embrace the outdoors during Nevada’s mild months
From skydiving to a camel safari, here’s your guide to getting outside.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Great Basin National Park offers starry skies, ancient trees and glistening caves
Plus, cool-weather camping tips.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Who wants to ride a camel? You do, of course
Tourists can feed and pet many of the animals before embarking on a 90-minute camel ride.
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Fine Art
The great outdoors is the ultimate muse—and these regional artists have listened to its lessons
From illustrator Mary Felker to painter Robert Beckmann.
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FeaturedVegas Indoor SkydivingOutdoors
See the Vegas Valley—and beyond—as you skydive from high above
Free falls of up to 120 miles per hour from planes as high as 15,000 feet can be found within 30 minutes of town.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Take your outdoor adventures off-road
Free falls of up to 120 miles per hour from planes as high as 15,000 feet can be found within 30 minutes of town.
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FeaturedOutdoors
Explore temperature extremes in Nevada’s hot springs
From Gold Strike to Tecopa and beyond.
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AllSportsNHL
Six Golden Knights depart on first day of NHL free agency
The expected mass exodus of free agents commenced for the Golden Knights on Monday. All six of Vegas’ unrestricted free agents left the organization to ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Analysis: Letting Jonathan Marchessault walk is a failure for the Golden Knights
Vegas was cash-strapped up against the salary cap but could have found a way to keep Marchessault if it was a priority — especially in ...
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NewsAllAggregate
Chaparral High School band prepares to shine in National Independence Day Parade
Ahead of a big summer trip to Washington, D.C., this week, Gladiola Jimenez said she was looking forward to seeing the capital’s museums, the Lincoln ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Goodbye Marchy: Golden Knights' all-time leading scorer signs with Predators
Within minutes of NHL free agency opening Monday, multiple reports confirmed the 33-year-old forward signed a five-year deal with the Nashville Predators worth …
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Golden Knights select Connelly with 1st-round pick, who brings controversy with him
The Vegas Golden Knights have selected left wing Trevor Connelly with their 19th overall pick in the NHL Draft. From Tustin, California, at 6-foot-1-inch and ...
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NewsAllAggregate
Draft recap: Vegas Golden Knights select 6 players; trade away 2
It was a busy weekend for the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2024 NHL Draft at Sphere as it drafted four players and acquired two ...
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NewsSportsAggregate
Aces defeat Fever, Caitlin Clark in front of largest WNBA crowd in 25 years
The Las Vegas Aces winning streak extended to five games on Tuesday, defeating the Indiana Fever, 88-69, in front of a record-breaking 20,366 fans at ...
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NewsAllSports
UFC iron man Arlovski back in Las Vegas for one more fight with no plans to stop
The 45-year-old heavyweight originally from Belarus will compete in his 60th professional bout today on the preliminary card of UFC 303 against Martin Buday, a ...
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NewsAllSports
Las Vegas native Payton Talbott soars as fastest-rising star at UFC 303
Many have compared Talbott’s smooth-moving, electric-striking style to the one employed by the current champion at his weight class, Sean O’Malley ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Aces unaffected by expected record crowd for game against Fever, Caitlin Clark
The WNBA might be exploding in popularity in large part because of Caitlin Clark, but the Aces were already thriving with a fervent fan base ...
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AllNASCARSports
Weekend wagers: A bunch of bets including three on UFC 303
The local NHL Draft, which started Friday at Sphere, got everyone thinking about the outlook of the league next year. ...
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NewsAllSports
UNLV basketball recruit James Evans looking like the ideal wing
Recruiting the high school ranks has become a tricky proposition in the NIL era. Coaches can fill roster holes with veteran transfers from the portal ...
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PoliticsAllAggregate
VP Kamala Harris in Vegas: 'Race will not be decided by one night in June'
Vice President Kamala Harris came to the defense of President Joe Biden during a campaign appearance in Las Vegas on Friday, admitting his debate performance ...
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NewsAllAggregate
National Guard program helps Las Vegas teen turn pain into accomplishment
Ayla Lain struggled most of her life with abandonment by her parents, depression and medical issues before attempting suicide last year. She was just 16.
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NewsAllAggregate
Should gaming take advantage of the latest developments in cannabis?
What is clear just by walking down Las Vegas Boulevard is that consumers are going to make cannabis a part of their experience either way ...
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NewsAllAggregate
Rising costs force CCSD to reassess school rebuilding plans
If the district doesn’t tap the brakes on its current construction campaign, it could run out of money before completing every project it has mapped ...
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NewsAllAggregate
RTC harnesses power of AI technology to boost safety on Southern Nevada buses
A child brought a toy gun onto a Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada bus earlier this month. Until recently, officials would likely not have ...
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NewsAllSports
Golden Knights trade Logan Thompson to Capitals for draft pick
The Vegas Golden Knights gained one more draft pick in this year's NHL Draft than expected, selecting goalie Pavel Moysevich from St. Petersburg SKA of ...
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AllSportsAggregate
Golden Knights' 2024-2025 season schedule is here
The Vegas Golden Knights will kick off their eighth campaign on Wednesday Oct. 9 against the Colorado Avalanche at T-Mobile Arena. ...
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AllSportsFighting
UFC 303: Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka, eyes historic third title
Pereira debuted in the octagon less than three years ago but has gone 8-1 and captured titles in both the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. ...